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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… for payment. State Education Department: Facility Planning Bureau Project Review (Follow-Up) (2021-F-25) An audit issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsFinger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… to this industry as outlined in a new report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New … the agricultural landscape,” DiNapoli said. “Volatile commodity prices, labor pressures and extreme weather are … Wayne Counties ranked second and third in the state for commodity sales, and Wyoming County was also second for milk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakesDiNapoli Releases 2024 Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… includes counties, towns, most cities and a few villages. List of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress Municipalities in Fiscal Stress List of Villages and Cities that Failed to File Financial … Data Files FSMS Search Tool Tool AFR Non-Filers Webpage Tracker Tool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-2024-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… understand the steps necessary to disclose a conflict and what constituted a prohibited conflict of interest. Had such … needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by state law and Department of … remedial actions were planned or enacted. Because there is no information on the lead levels of the 98 water outlets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsQuogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-196)
… officials effectively managed general fund balance for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2017. Background … has approximately 110 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total $8.1 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/01/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-management-2017mTown of Frankfort - Board Oversight (2018M-58)
… Findings The Board did not establish compensating controls to help oversee the former Supervisor’s work. Our tests of … $1,100 and detailed time records were not maintained to support $1,922 in hourly wages paid to another employee. The Board did not properly authorize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-frankfort-board-oversight-2018m-58Onondaga Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Fuel Records (2018M-181)
… the District experienced unplanned operating surpluses in two of the three completed fiscal years reviewed. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/onondaga-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-fuelTown of Greig – Long-Term Planning (2023M-13)
… (Board) established long-term plans and financial policies to manage the Town’s finances. Key Findings The Board did not … policies. As a result, the Board lacks important tools to project current and future operating and capital needs and … lack of properly functioning highway equipment contributed to the Town being unable to use more than $73,000 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/05/19/town-greig-long-term-planning-2023m-13Town of Washington – Information Technology (2013M-164)
… plan in place there is an increased risk that Town data, hardware and software systems may be lost or damaged by … access and use, or disaster. The Board has not adopted a breach notification policy. By failing to adopt an information breach notification policy, in the event that private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-washington-information-technology-2013m-164Village of Alden – Ambulance Service Billing and Collection (2016M-321)
… The objective of our audit was to review ambulance service billing and collection procedures for the period June 1, 2013 … written policies and procedures for ambulance service billing and collection. An outside billing agent creates billing reports, issues billing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/01/06/village-alden-ambulance-service-billing-and-collection-2016m-321Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-232)
… our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. Background … Central School District is located in the Towns of Albion, Amboy, Hastings, Mexico, Orwell, Parish, Richland, West Monroe and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/altmar-parish-williamstown-central-school-district-financial-conditionTown of Rensselaerville - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2019M-207)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Assessors are properly administering select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings Of the 252 granted exemptions we reviewed totaling approximately … Determine whether the Town Assessors are properly administering select real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-rensselaerville-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2019m-207Islip Fire District – Financial Condition (2020M-25)
… a result, the unrestricted fund balance deficit increased to as much as $171,492 during the audit period. Did not … In addition, the Board transferred unavailable funds to its capital reserves, and expended funds from reserves … without adequate public notice; for example, transfers to reserves totaling $593,941 and expenditures from reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/22/islip-fire-district-financial-condition-2020m-25Three Village Central School District – Financial Operations (2021M-141)
… not: Properly assign administrative and user access rights to the financial software. Establish an electronic banking … duties or provide adequate oversight. Present all claims to the claims auditor for review and approval prior to payment. At least $37.9 million in claims were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/three-village-central-school-district-financial-operations-2021m-141City of Binghamton – Joint Sewage Treatment Facility Capital Project Planning and Monitoring (2020M-170)
… (City) properly planned and monitored the Joint Sewage Treatment Facility Capital Project (Project). Key Findings … City properly planned and monitored the Joint Sewage Treatment Facility Capital Project Project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/09/city-binghamton-joint-sewage-treatment-facility-capital-project-planning-andTown of Mount Pleasant – Financial Condition (2013M-303)
… the past five years, due primarily to the Board relying on fund balance as a financing source for operations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-mount-pleasant-financial-condition-2013m-303Tier 6 Defined Contribution Plan Option
… Employees newly hired on or after July 1, 2013 have the option to choose either the traditional defined benefit … plan must file an election during their first 30 days of employment. You must continue to inform your new employees of their right to join the Retirement System. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/tier-6-defined-contribution-plan-optionTravel Advisory No. 12
… Subject : To clarify how to claim reimbursement for mileage using the SFS Mileage Detail page in lieu of form AC 160-S. Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller updated Sections XIII.3 – Record Retention – Travel and Expense and XIII.4 – Employee Travel Expense …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/12-gfo-update-xiii3-xiii4-ac-160-ssfs-mileage-detail-pagePittsfield Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-310)
… provides fire protection for the Town of Pittsfield in Otsego County. The Department has approximately 20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/12/09/pittsfield-volunteer-fire-department-cash-receipts-andDelhi Joint Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-142)
… and supported. Key Findings The Board ensured the $746,000 in cash receipts were deposited, recorded and reported and … Board did not properly audit claims and: A cash receipts log is not maintained and the Treasurer’s records are not … someone other than the Treasurer to maintain a receipt log to verify that money collected has been deposited. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/delhi-joint-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-142